When should you allow sleepovers?

Sleepovers are a big step for 7- to 9-year-olds, says Fran Walfish, Psy. D., author of The Self-Aware Parent. “If your child likes them, chances are she is growing more comfortable with separation from you,” she notes.

Is it good to have sleepovers?

“A sleepover is a chance to see how another family operates and gives a child a chance to feel independent in a safe place. They learn flexibility and, according to this expert, a sleepover enhances their emotional intelligence. It is also a good lesson for parents in letting go.”

Why are sleepovers important?

Sleepovers allow children to grow in their communication skills with friends in a new, exciting environment. At a sleepover your child will have the opportunity to interact with parents by asking for things they want or need to be comfortable. Think back to your childhood years and the friendships you had…

How important is play for a child development?

Play allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagination, dexterity, and physical, cognitive, and emotional strength. Play is important to healthy brain development. It is through play that children at a very early age engage and interact in the world around them.

Why play is important in the classroom?

Through the phenomenon of play, children develop and learn as they participate in activities in every area of the classroom. Play affords children the ability to improve their language, social, physical, math, science, and thinking skills. The development and enhancement of these skills promotes their self- esteem.

Do you let your girls attend sleepovers?

So it may surprise you to hear that we generally do not let our girls attend sleepovers. When I say “generally,” this is what I mean: We do allow sleepovers with very specific people.

Do sleepovers ruin a child’s innocence?

While many kids go to sleepovers that are not a problem, it only takes one incident to ruin a child’s innocence. That was the case for me. I have never shared this publicly and really very few people know about my experiences, but if sharing my own pain will encourage someone to be more cautious, I am willing to share.

Do you allow children to spend the night at Your House?

Do we allow children to spend the night at our house? And the answer is no. We do allow others kids to come over and play even if the parents don’t stay. We take these precautions, so I am not alone with other people’s children so that there is not even the appearance of something.

Do you let other people’s kids come over to Your House?

And the answer is no. We do allow others kids to come over and play even if the parents don’t stay. We take these precautions, so I am not alone with other people’s children so that there is not even the appearance of something. I’m not so sure that anything good really happens at night anyway.